What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress Live Webcam Widget & Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'webcam' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WordPress Live Webcam Widget & Shortcode plugin through version 1.2 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability affects the entire site due to scope change, allowing attackers to steal session tokens, modify content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and execute site actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions, steal credentials, or modify site content without detection.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 11, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
